IIMT University invites applications for the position of Head of Department (HOD) – Law to provide academic leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight to the Department of Law. The candidate will be responsible for strengthening legal education, promoting research and innovation, enhancing industry and institutional collaborations, and ensuring academic excellence in accordance with Bar Council of India (BCI) regulations and university policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership to the Department of Law.

• Develop and implement departmental strategies for academic excellence, research, and institutional growth.

• Supervise curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching methodologies, and academic delivery.

• Ensure compliance with Bar Council of India (BCI) norms, UGC regulations, and university policies.

• Promote experiential learning through moot courts, legal aid clinics, internships, seminars, and court visits.

• Encourage faculty members to undertake quality research, publications, consultancy, and funded projects.

• Establish collaborations with courts, law firms, legal institutions, corporate organizations, and professional bodies.

• Monitor faculty performance, student progression, academic results, and overall departmental activities.

• Organize national and international conferences, workshops, guest lectures, and academic activities.

• Mentor faculty members and students while fostering a culture of professional ethics and academic integrity.

• Contribute to accreditation, ranking, quality assurance, and institutional development initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in Law from a recognized university.

• Master's degree in Law (LL.M.) with a consistently strong academic record.

• Minimum 10 years of teaching and/or research experience in a recognized university or institution.

• Experience in academic administration, departmental coordination, or institutional leadership.

• A strong record of research publications in reputed journals and participation in academic activities.

• Thorough understanding of BCI regulations, UGC guidelines, and NEP 2020.

Desired Skills

• Strong academic leadership and strategic planning capabilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.

• Strong administrative, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to build institutional collaborations and professional networks.

• Commitment to innovation, quality legal education, research, and professional ethics.

Remuneration

Attractive remuneration commensurate with qualifications, experience, and university norms.